Scientists reverse severe epilepsy in lab mice in promising step toward a cure (IMAGE)
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“Recent advances in gene therapy offer significant promise for patients with genetic diseases," said University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher Manoj Patel, PhD. "Instead of addressing only the consequences, these approaches enable direct targeting of the underlying cause – the pathogenic genetic mutation itself – with real potential for a cure.”
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